This is a combination of several iterations- the original photo, a "sunset" and "sketch"from Topaz Studio. I was looking for something that looked a little more graphic-perhaps similar to a fine grained woodcut.

This guy looks familiar, Cindy. I can tell you are having fun with him. The sketch and graphic treatment works very well. The sunset colors are beautiful, and I love how the rings in the water are around and emphasize the duck. A great wing flap pose, by the way.

I think you got your woodcut effect beautifully, and the 'conductor' pose in your original photo is great - I think if you boost and enrich your colour tones on both mallard and water just a little, it would really give this the feel of that unmistakable sunset on water 'glow' that seems a touch too pale as shown. The image would then really sing along with the orchestra.

Carol.

Carol ClarkeChief Forum Administrator.

"When the power of love is greater than the love of power, the world will know peace"....Jimi Hendrix.

I think you got your woodcut effect beautifully, and the 'conductor' pose in your original photo is great - I think if you boost and enrich your colour tones on both mallard and water just a little, it would really give this the feel of that unmistakable sunset on water 'glow' that seems a touch too pale as shown. The image would then really sing along with the orchestra.

Carol.

Thanks Carol. I tried to intensify the color and the expense of that woodcut look, I think. Maybe i should just change the title! In any case, here's a version for you:

I think you got your woodcut effect beautifully, and the 'conductor' pose in your original photo is great - I think if you boost and enrich your colour tones on both mallard and water just a little, it would really give this the feel of that unmistakable sunset on water 'glow' that seems a touch too pale as shown. The image would then really sing along with the orchestra.

Carol.

Thanks Carol. I tried to intensify the color and the expense of that woodcut look, I think. Maybe i should just change the title! In any case, here's a version for you:

Better?

Now I love that! I do appreciate that you were treading a fine line between the colour and your woodcut texture, but for me, the enriched version really has that sunset glow and a vibrant, warm feel that brings it to life. A beauty, Cindy!

Carol.(aka awkward 'Ole Moo!)

Carol ClarkeChief Forum Administrator.

"When the power of love is greater than the love of power, the world will know peace"....Jimi Hendrix.